Creative Writing: Begin with the Body

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Often in creative nonfiction it’s difficult to know where to begin. Which memory do you start with? How do you make sense of the stories you want to tell? These kinds of questions can be paralyzing but this class led by essayist Chelsea Hodson discusses the possibility of using the body itself as a writing tool and a place to begin. Chelsea will discuss a few of her favorite examples of writing about the physical body —everything from poems to essays to short stories. Shell also demonstrate her editing process in real time and discuss her own experiences regarding writing without expectation.